Rouge Noir by Dulux is a dark muted red. Hex: #492D35. RGB: 73, 45, 53. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Zoffany Shaker Red (ΔE 3.8, “very close”), priced at approximately £22.00 per litre. Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Black red (ΔE 3.9) and Lick Purple 03 (ΔE 4.2).
Rouge Noir by Dulux
- Hex
#492D35- RGB
- 73, 45, 53
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Red (No.ZOP0125) | Zoffany | 3.8 | Very close | £22.00 (£11.80 more) | — |
| Black red (No.3007) | RAL Classic | 3.9 | Very close | — | — |
| Purple 03 (No.purple-03) | Lick | 4.2 | Very close | £15.60 (£5.40 more) | £3.12 |
| Blue John | Edward Bulmer | 4.2 | Very close | £26.40 (£16.20 more) | £4.40 |
| Black Lily | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Barolo | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £6.14 (£4.06 less) | £1.02 |
| Brasserie Brown | Coat | 4.8 | Very close | £22.40 (£12.20 more) | £4.48 |
| Chilled Wine | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Adventurer (No.3) | Little Greene | 5.4 | Similar | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Dulux Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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